[canoehead]

I lived in Halifax for awhile and it's a great city. Lots of nursing jobs, and they are unionized. Rents aren't too bad, and a great social scene. If you wanted a city that's where I'd go.

If you are more into rural life Cape Breton is nice. The further north you go the nicer the people, but they are also poorer, and more working class. Violent crime is rare, but drinking is common. The northwestern part of the province, and Digby area has a large french population.

Rural and rich- go to the south west of NS to Mahone Bay. Lots of American imports, and shopping.

NFLD would be my choice for a great cultural experience. The people are nice, tough, and community oriented. They almost qualify as having their own language. Unemployment is high, and the area is poor, but you haven't been to a kitchen party til you've been with a Newfie.

PEI I haven't been, but it has a reputation for being very touristy which turns me off. Beautiful area, but with a lot of land owned by people off the island. I prefer the local culture.

NB is french in the northern areas, and can have some very wild winters. Moncton is a friendly town, St John- watch where you rent so you are upwind of the factories. Not as much coastline as the other provinces, but easy access to large shopping areas in Montreal and Maine.